In the Top 10 for the third straight year for good reason: “He’s the guy who’s at the forefront of the relationship between colleges and real estate, and that includes student housing, book stores and academic buildings,” one insider said. “His efforts to partner with Rutgers and really expand their footprint is a template that could be a blueprint for higher ed in New Jersey.” And don’t forget about the town. “I’m a huge fan of what Devco has done to reshape New Brunswick.” Even his rivals tip their hat: “He has all the money he needs and all the political power he needs.”